Developing champions for life!!!
HOPE and OPPORTUNITY are the driving principles behind our organization.
Developing champions for life!!!
HOPE and OPPORTUNITY are the driving principles behind our organization.
Let's spread some Holiday Cheer!
About This Fundraiser
Let's spread some Holiday Cheer! Join us in supporting the Bags Foundation CT, a remarkable nonprofit organization dedicated to providing a nurturing environment for children, youth, and families in Waterbury. Our mission is to create opportunities for low-income and at-risk young people to access education and connect with positive role models. Through initiatives like afterschool and summer activities, as well as the mentorship program, we are making a meaningful impact in the community.
This holiday season, we aim to bring joy and warmth to these young individuals ages 7-18 years of age by raising money, collecting toys, and gift cards. Your contributions will directly support local youth, including those in our mentoring and after-school programs. Together, we can light up their holidays with happiness and hope.
No donation is too small. Every dollar, gift card or toy contributed will help spread holiday cheer and provide the support these children need to thrive. Join us in making this season a memorable one filled with smiles and joy.
Let's come together to make a difference. Your generosity can help us continue to provide essential services and programs that empower young people on their journey to success.
Please drop off any gift cards or toys to BAGS Foundation CT at 541 Wolcott Street, Waterbury, CT. Monday - Friday from 9:00a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
You can donate here: https://www.pledge.to/let-s-spread-some-holiday-cheer
ABOUT BAGS FOUNDATION CT
BAGS Foundation CT was established to provide equipment and supplies to students in elementary and high schools, as well as for students who want to engage in higher education. A major thrust of the foundation is known as the “Stairway to Higher Education Mentor Program” which teams competent, caring adults with aspiring young people.
Former National Football League player, Nakia Reddick, adopted a leadership role in the BAGS Foundation upon his entry into the NFL. Reddick grew up in the inner-city of Miami, Florida, where young African Americans had few positive, male role models. By joining the BAGS Foundation leadership team, Reddick hoped to provide at-risk high school students in his new home community of Waterbury, CT, with a mentor, role model, or father figure that could assist them by providing a road map to success.
In 2010, Reddick became the Foundation Director and evolved the BAGS Scholarship Foundation into BAGS Foundation CT and what it is today – a two-tiered organization offering:
- The hope for a bright future for the troubled youth and disadvantaged adults of our community
- Opportunity through sports development and competition